André Toussaint | |
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Born | Haiti |
Genres | Calypso |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | Early 1950s–1981 |
André Toussaint was a Haitian singer and guitarist who emigrated to Nassau, Bahamas in 1953 and performed there until his death in 1981. He sang and recorded in several languages and in a variety of styles, most notably calypso. [1] [2]
The childlike sincerity and sun-drenched delivery would be on the edge of kitsch if it weren't so joyful.
His "Little Nassau/Bahama Mama" could almost be a Louis Jordan tune, transfused with an "island flair" for the paying customers.
André Toussaint | |
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Born | Haiti |
Genres | Calypso |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | Early 1950s–1981 |
André Toussaint was a Haitian singer and guitarist who emigrated to Nassau, Bahamas in 1953 and performed there until his death in 1981. He sang and recorded in several languages and in a variety of styles, most notably calypso. [1] [2]
The childlike sincerity and sun-drenched delivery would be on the edge of kitsch if it weren't so joyful.
His "Little Nassau/Bahama Mama" could almost be a Louis Jordan tune, transfused with an "island flair" for the paying customers.